If you haven't heard, Russian president Vladimir Putin celebrated his 63rd birthday yesterday.

And the Kremlin leader does not shy away from elaborate birthday parties.

He wowed the crowds - and raised some eyebrows - with his ice skating prowess that was televised live.

Putin, who has recently taken up ice hockey, took to a skating rink in Sochi to play a celebrity match.

His team featured hockey stars from NHL - and the opposition his inner-circle of Russian oligarchs.

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But it was Putin that was the star of the match, scoring an incredible seven goals in a 15-10 victory.

The president was awarded a giant trophy at the end of the game - along with a medal for his services to ice hockey .

Putin birthday mania has gripped Russia.

Winner: Putin scored seven goals amid a team that included professional players (Image: Getty)

Russian pop star Timati released a music video titled 'My Best Friend' that features the rap: "The whole country is behind him, you know he’s an awesome superhero!"

A two-day art exhibit in Moscow titled 'Putin Universe' featuring Putin as different historical figures was put on and luxury retailer Caviar unveiled a special edition of the iPhone 6S engraved with Putin's head in gold.

His success on the ice rink recalls previous stories of Putin shirtless riding a horse, flying a supersonic jet and hunting a tiger.